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Personal Development and Workplace Skills PD-003

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

An applied five-day programme focused specifically on Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

Programme at a glance
ReferencePD-003
Duration5 days
LevelProfessional
Learning topics20
KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

Programme overview

This five-day Kaizen European Academy programme is dedicated specifically to Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. It develops practical capability in Problem Solving through structured explanation, applied tools, realistic scenarios and guided workshops. Participants move from core concepts to hands-on application, performance control and an implementation plan that can be transferred directly to their workplace.

What you will gain

Learning objectives

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

Apply the principal methods and tools used in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

01 · Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend

Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve critical thinking and problem solving or who need to build practical capability in this area.

02 · Programme Methodology

Programme Methodology

Instructor-led explanation, facilitated discussion, subject-specific case studies, practical templates, individual and group exercises, simulations or technical scenarios where appropriate, peer review and a final implementation workshop.

03 · Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. Apply the principal methods and tools used in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

04 · Prerequisites

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.

Academic journey

Course Outline

A structured day-by-day learning agenda designed around practical application and progressive skill development.

Day
01
Module 1

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Foundations and Operating Context

Scope, terminology and professional context of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Current practices and emerging trends in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Roles, responsibilities and stakeholder expectations in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Diagnostic assessment of current Critical Thinking and Problem Solving practices

Day
02
Module 2

Core Methods and Tools for Problem Solving

Problem definition

Problem framing

Data collection

Root cause analysis

Day
03
Module 3

Applied Practice in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

5 Whys

Fishbone analysis

Pareto analysis

Hypothesis testing

Day
04
Module 4

Performance, Risk and Control in Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Option generation

Decision criteria

Weighted decision matrices

Risk assessment

Day
05
Module 5

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Integrated Workshop and Implementation

Bias and cognitive traps

Group decision-making

Implementation planning

Decision follow-up

KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

What You Will Receive

01
Programme learning materials
02
Practical resources and templates where applicable
03
Kaizen completion certificate
04
Participant support throughout the learning week
Live learning calendar

Upcoming dates for this programme

Choose one of the next planned European dates, or create a private delivery around your own schedule.

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Choose your learning destination

European training destinations

This programme can be scheduled across our European training destinations. Venue and trainer are confirmed separately for each session.

39cities
20countries

Final venue, dates and trainer are confirmed when the session is scheduled.